Gathering Tree, The: Eden Village

THE GATHERING TREE: EDEN VILLAGE

ADDRESS

2801 E Division Springfield MO, 65804

PHONE

417-894-3972

WEBSITE

edenvillagespringfield.org

SOCIAL MEDIA

/edenvillagespringfield

TOTAL NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES

6

ANNUAL REVENUES

$830,047

TOP EXECUTIVE

Nate Schlueter COO

BOARD OF DIRECTORS CHAIRPERSON:

Linda Brown President

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Linda Brown Heather Kennedy Ken Roberts Jim O’Neal Traci Sooter Ron Woodard

Mission Statement

The mission of Eden Village is to build relationships and communities for our homeless friends. We do this by providing supportive permanent housing in a community setting.

Service Area

We envision a minimum of five Eden Village communities in our city with a goal of housing over 200 of our homeless friends in Springfield.

Funding

Eden Village is completely funded by God’s money and because banks won’t give God an account, God has placed the means throughout the accounts of those in this community. We have seen the miracles that happen when God’s people put his money toward the heart of Christ.

12 Month Goals

To have Eden Village 1 +2 at 100% capacity with ground broken on Eden Village 3.

Annual Events

• Third Saturday Serve – September 18, 2021 • Third Saturday Serve – October 12, 2021 • Third Saturday Serve – November 20, 2021 • Third Saturday Serve – December 18, 2021

How People and Businesses Can Help

Eden Village is completely funded by God’s money and because banks won’t give God an account, God has placed the means throughout the accounts of those in this community. We have seen the miracles that happen when God’s people put his money toward the heart of Christ.

THE GATHERING TREE: EDEN VILLAGE

by Cheyenne Guzman Photos by Lane Simmons

Can you imagine not knowing where you will sleep tonight? When or if you will eat again? Carrying every single possession, you own? Not being able to find the help you need for your mental or physical disorders?

In the fall of 2010, David and Linda Brown formed The Gathering Tree, an organization focused on serving the city’s homeless population. The Gathering Tree opened its doors multiple nights a week to give the homeless a place to rest and refresh from the afternoon to evening hours.

Throughout its time of operation, it allowed the founders to gain helpful insight as to the best way to serve the homeless community. As a result of this experience, they came to the realization that while there were many organizations focused on serving those living on the streets, there were few focused on getting them off the On November 1, 2018, the Gathering Tree streets. closed its doors and began to concentrate all efforts and resources on the concept to create a long-term solution to homelessness: Eden Village. In August of 2018, Eden Village's first, official resident moved into America's first, of its kind, master planned manufactured tiny home community to serve Springfield's chronically homeless. Located at 2801 E. Division St are 31 tiny houses where residents pay $300 a month for their 400-ish sq foot forever home -- this isn't enough to break even for what is spent on staff, maintenance, utilities and maintaining the neighborhood, but that's not the point of this non-profit, co-founder Linda Brown was quoted saying.

Each resident pays $300 a month for their 400-ish sq foot forever home, which isn't enough to break even for what is spent on staff, maintenance, utilities and maintaining the neighborhood, but that's not the point of this non-profit, co-founder Linda Brown was quoted saying.

Eden Village 2 broke ground on 3155 East Brower St in fall of 2019, stalled some because of COVID in 2020, but has already filled half of its 24 homes. Upon its completion, the two Eden Village properties will have reduced the chronically homeless population in Springfield by 25%.

The Gathering Tree, Inc is a 501(3)(c) non profit: you can send checks to PO Box 2364 Springfield MO 65801 or donate at: EDENVILLAGESPRINGFIELD.ORG/DONATE

A CITY WHERE NO ONE SLEEPS OUTSIDE.

Plans for Eden Village 3 are in motion and The Gathering Tree, the mother organization of Eden Village, while in awe of what the community has come together to make possible, is striving for as many Eden Villages as it takes to end homelessness in Springfield.

Last, but certainly not least of The Gathering Tree's efforts is its overnight RV park located at 3839 W Chestnut Expressway. Revive66 is a campground where those who need a place to stay for the night can pay $10 to rent a camper from 8p-8a, Monday through Friday. There are showers, restrooms, and laundry onsite as well as staffing and security. Individuals, churches and local nonprofits can purchase nights in bulk to provide for those who can't afford the $10 fee.

HOW TO SUPPORT

GOD'S PROJECT

GOD'S MONEY

Eden Village is completely funded by God's money and because banks won't give God an account, God has placed the means throughout the accounts of those in this community. We have seen the miracles that happen when God's people put his money toward the heart of Christ.

TAKE A TOUR AND LEARN MORE

Call the office at 417-894-3972 to setup a time for Nate Schlueter, the brains and hands behind the operation, to show you around and tell you the story of all God is doing.

LEAVE A LEGACY: SPONSOR A TINY HOUSE

Recovering from homelessness requires physical, mental, and emotional healing. Our residents are only able to do that because of these communities we are creating. You can find out more by visiting the website listed to the left or by contacting the offices.

MONTHLY OPERATIONS DONATIONS NEEDED!